The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Museum Gallery
4.3 (20111 reviews)
Museum with Victorian decor in the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional detective.
221b Baker St, London NW1 6XE, UK
+44 20 7224 3688
Did You Know?
Famous Address
The museum is located at 221B Baker Street, the fictional address of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. However, the real 221B address would have fallen between numbers 237 and 241 Baker Street in the period the stories take place.
Opening Year
The Sherlock Holmes Museum officially opened its doors to the public in 1990, allowing fans to step into the world of the famous detective.
Period Setting
The museum is decorated to resemble a Victorian-era house, meticulously recreating the atmosphere described in the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Preserved House
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is one of the first officially sanctioned museums dedicated to a fictional character and literary works.
Highlights from Reviews
• attention to detail
The museum is decorated with great attention to detail, recreating the Victorian world of Sherlock Holmes.
• engaging staff
Staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
• themed gift shop
The gift shop offers a wide selection of Sherlock Holmes-themed merchandise.
